America.- Oviedo y Valdés (Gonzalo Fernández de) Historia General y Natural de las Indias, Islas y Tierra-firme del Mar Océano, 4 vol., half-titles, 15 lithographed plates, 3 folding, 1 in colours, vol. 1 & 4 half-title and vol. 1 title with short tears neatly repaired, not affecting text, very light toning and spotting to plates, the odd spot or patch of finger-soiling elsewhere, near contemporary half morocco, spines gilt, a few corners worn, lightly rubbed, uncut, [Sabin 57990], folio, Madrid, Imprenta de la Real Academia de la Historia, 1851-55.⁂ An attractive and uncut set of one of the great 16th century eyewitness accounts of the Spanish settlement of the New World, here published in its complete form for the first time.
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Churchill (Sir Winston Spencer).- Stoneman (Walter) Photographic portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, showing Churchill at the Cabinet Table, half length, facing the camera, corner mounted, signed by Churchill on mount, small patch of soiling at foot of image, mount with old tape and surface abrasion to verso, 160 x 115mm. (image), 235 x 185mm (mount), [1941].⁂ A classic wartime portrait of Churchill, taken on 1 April, 1941. This was the photograph usually given by Churchill to those who served under him during the war.
Asquith (Lady Cynthia) The Black Cap, first edition, spotting, light browning to endpapers, original pictorial cloth, spotting, dust-jacket priced at 7/6, short closed tear to head of lower panel, upper panel with longer closed tears to head and foot with small patch of surface abrasion, light creasing to spine ends, a very good example, 8vo, [1928].⁂ Cynthia Asquith's first and only anthology of crime fiction, scarce in the jacket. Including stories by Edgar Wallace, Elizabeth Bowen, Arthur Machen, Somerset Maugham and D. H. Lawrence.
[Locke (John)].- Histoire de la Navigation, son Commencement, son Progrès & ses Découverts jusqu'à présent, 2 vol., first French edition, woodcut head- & tail-pieces and initials, the odd spot or patch of light soiling, but overall crisp copies, contemporary sprinkled calf, spines richly gilt in compartments, lightly rubbed, [cf.Sabin 13018], 12mo, Paris, Etienne Ganeau, 1722.⁂ A translation, with some augmentations, of the introduction to Churchill's Collection of Voyages. Churchill's work was written under the advice and encouragement of John Locke, who is believed to have authored the introduction. Sabin contrastingly attributes this edition to Churchill.
Futuristic fiction.- Reign of George VI (The), first edition, with initial blank, half-title, later ink inscription of Job Lousley 1847 to title and again at end, faint ink signature of John Beckett to half-title, a few small stains, particularly to C12 & D1, contemporary sheep, rubbed, spine ends and corners worn, small wormed patch to lower cover, 12mo, W.Nicoll, 1763.⁂ Scarce political novel imagining the history of England during the period 1900 to 1925. "An enlightened monarch encourages art and literature and builds a city for the nobility and rich commoners to support the arts". (Sargent. British and American Utopian Literature, p.12). It also describes a war between Britain and a Russo-French occupation of Europe. The work is sometimes incorrectly listed as a later edition of Samuel Madden's Memoirs of the Twentieth Century, being original letters of state under George the Sixth. ESTC cites only 5 UK copies. We have been unable to trace any copy at auction for over 40 years.The inscription to title reads, "A curious fictitious work interesting being a sort of prophecy of what is to come. Very scarce. I never saw another copy. Job Lousley's book Hampstead Norris Berks 1847". Job Lousley (1790-1855), book-collector.
Darwin (Charles).- Spencer (Herbert) The Study of Sociology, first edition, presentation inscription "Charles Darwin with the author's kind regards" to head of title, hinges weak, title and front free endpaper working loose, small patch of staining to upper corner, Autograph Letter signed from Edward Darwin gifting the book to a relative loosely inserted, original cloth, light toning to spine, spine ends and corners a little frayed, light staining to covers, 8vo, 1875.⁂ Darwin's copy of Spencer's book with a presentation inscription from the author. Spencer cites Darwin several times in his book and singles out Origin of Species as one of the most influential scientific publications of recent times. Spencer and Darwin were occasional correspondents and would regularly send each other copies of their latest works. The relationship between Spencer and Darwin is best-remembered for Spencer's coining of the phrase "survival of the fittest" which Darwin would then borrow for his Variation of Animals and Plants and the fifth and subsequent editions of On the Origin of Species. Books from Darwin's library are rare to the market. Provenance: By descent in the Cornford family.
Y A PAIR OF EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD AND POLYCHROME PAINTED WATERFALL OPEN BOOKCASES IN GEORGE III STYLE, CIRCA 1905 The doors opening to a shelved interioreach 125cm high, 59cm wide, 23cm deepCondition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: there is one later key that operates one of the locks; later lined with various fabrics; some repairs including a patch to one drawer front, some hinge areas, filler to some cracks including to the sides of the bookcases, traces of stain/glue/filler including to some top back corners and tops of legs, some later pins for border veneers, later braces to some legs/some vacant holes from former braces; some cracks along the grain of the timber; one bookcase with slight bowing to the doors.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Rovex Industries Limited, Pedigree Product vintage Sindy accessories to include 12SA20 Armchiar, 12SA16 Table and 2 Chairs, 12SA24 Hairdryer, 12SA15 Chest of Drawers, 12SA6 Bedside Table Light-Up Lamp and Breakfast Tray, 12SA3 Bed and Bedclothes, 12SA18 Working Sink Unit, 12SA22 Setee, 12SA5 Dressing Table and Stool, and S539 Swimming Pool Set, each boxed with the Sindy token cut from the box. Also, Patch doll and Patch's Pony. (12)
Albert Wainwright (British, 1898-1943)Reveriewatercolour & gouache, 27 x 37cm artist's monogram lower right, unframed additional titled plate to centre handwritten by artist reads: Reverie..... Love, that for very life shall not be sold, Nor bought nor bound with iron nor with gold - Swinburne - "TRISTAM OF LYONESSE"., Further details: title plate with creases and ripples to paper, a patch (water damage) top left corner section within trees, scuff to paint at mid left margin within tree exposing paper, some paint running within branches of large tree to right, scruff with paint loss to left of monogram
DARWIN (CHARLES)On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life, FIRST EDITION, half-title (verso with quotations by Whewell and Bacon only), folding lithographed diagram by W. West, 32pp. publisher's catalogue dated June 1859 bound at end (Freeman's form 3, no priority), lacking front free endpaper, ownership signatures on half-title (prelims loose), first 50pp. a little spotted, publisher's blind-stamped green cloth, spine gilt (Freeman's variant a; no priority), Edmonds & Remnants ticket on rear pastedown, 15mm. splits to joints at head, neat loss to upper 3mm. of spine, patch of discoloration on spine, ink smudge to lower cover [Freeman 373; Garrison-Morton 220; Norman 593; PMM 344], 8vo, John Murray, 1859Footnotes:Provenance: 'S.M.C.'[?], initials in purple ink; 'L.A. Forscey, Ramsgate' (Lancelot Albert Forscey, scientist); John Rizzo Naudi, ownership signatures on half-title; pencil annotations on reverse of rear free endpaper.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SEBALD (W.G.)An important archive of autograph letters, pictorial postcards, first editions with presentation inscriptions, and other related materials, from the estate of W. G. Sebald's close friend Peter Jordan, comprising:AUTOGRAPH LETTERSEight autograph letters signed ('Max') to Peter, or Peter and Dorothy Jordan, the earliest (22 February 1987) thanking Peter for sending the memoirs of 'your grand-father & your parents [which] make very moving reading' (subsequently used by Sebald as the basis of the Max Ferber/Max Aurach section of The Emigrants), and at length writing about Germany's collective amnesia towards memories of the war and treatment of the Jews, '... most Germans have never wanted to realise what is was that they, collectively, have done or permitted to be done... [and] that there is no way in which the suffering we caused can ever be made good again...'), and 'They literally could not afford to understand. Had they understood, it would have meant their self-destruction...'; (20 August 1992), 'I have just come back (foot-sore) from a long walk through Suffolk. All the way down the coast from Lowestoft to Aldeburgh...' (on which was based The Rings of Saturn), mentioning a visit to the poet Michael Hamburger, the pressure of work ('... relentless these past few months & my nerves are beginning to get frayed...'), problems with the publication of Die Ausgewanderten and technical difficulties of incorporating text and pictures ('...I am waiting, with some trepidation, the results'), and his thoughts on the title and choice of cover illustration to be used on the Dutch edition; (12 February 1993), signed 'Maks' (Russian spelling), thanking Peter for his 'fascinating tales from Russia... Russia always seems to have been beyond comprehension', noting that during his visit to the GDR in the seventies 'It felt like having travelled backward in a time machine... I often think it is the very stuff of memory', followed by a lengthy discussion of his recently published Die Ausgewanderten ('The Emigrants'), 'I don't know either what I should think of the book I have written... interest in it seems to be increasing', that for the main characters ... their history determined their outlook & possibly also that of the narrator. There is, I imagine, an element of elective affinity...', and public readings ('... sometimes people in the audience who seem disappointed that I am not on the verge of suicide...'), and confirming that the book's character Ambros Adelwarth was based on a real person, as were the 'outlandish details in his story... related to me by aunts, & uncles in the states', and mentioning Nabokov's 'Speak Memory' on which Sebald drew for the chapter on Max Aurach; (18 December 1994) on the situation of his teaching life ('The University terms seem to use up one's last reserves... We have had a really hard year. Three colleagues... have died, brain tumor, sheer exhaustion & suicide respectively...'), and expectations of the new Vice-Chancellor ('No doubt she will bring her fabled hatchet along & wreak further havoc... Well, we shall see.'), and commenting on his own writing '... progressing at snail's pace... I am having to do almost each page over & over again & have the gravest doubts now about the whole enterprise...' [presumably referring to the writing of Die Ringe des Saturn, published in 1995]; (26 ?September 1995) enclosing a copy of Die Ringe des Saturn, noting 'I was & still am quite unsure about it', that the English edition of The Emigrants is due for release in the following year, and his back is troubling him '... particularly now that the term has started & one races around like a bluebottle in a jar'; (30 September 1998) reporting that progress on work is slow ('... I have been grinding away here to no great avail. But if I persevere, I may get over this bad patch...), and enclosing a list of 11 books (including works by Joseph Roth, Thomas Bernhard, Elias Canetti, Alexander Kluge, Jean Amery, etc.) 'for your forays into the G.I. Library. All rather different things'; (20 December 2000) apologising for not writing sooner, due to 'having to do a great deal of journeying as I have embarked on research for another book. Mostly... to the area where I grew up, where i have come across some very strange tales..', and mentioning the forthcoming publication of Austerlitz '... associated with the themes of The Emigrants. The title is 'Austerlitz, after the main character!', and that is 'vaguely considering locking myself in the South of France for a while next May...'; (14 April 2001) replying to Peter's comments on Austerlitz, '... I am sorry about the lack of paragraphs. It's an oddity of mine, I know, & I often get taken up about it...', and reminiscing about a dynamiter he had once come across 'blasting out elm stumps (as my grandfather used to do) but was short of this left hand... In lieu he had a steel hook with which he operated very deftly....', 16 pages, ink on paper, 3 on paper headed 'The Old Rectory, Upgate....', 2 headed 'UEA Norwich. School of Modern Languages...', 1987-2001POSTCARDSFive autograph pictorial postcards (a Paul Klee painting, pair of skis, views) signed by Sebald ('Max') to Peter, or Peter and Dorothy Jordan, thanking him for sending 'the postcards. I can probably do something with the Sepia one. Hope the text has arrived!' [presumably relating to pictures to be included in, and proofs of Die Ausgewanderten], publication of Rings of Saturn ('The Saturn book is out now in English but the publishers haven't send me any copies yet...'), mentioning a planned visit to Prague 'for a project I have in mind. Kafka did indeed move around a good deal in Prague...', the reprinting of his article on 'Kafta and the cinema', a visit to Mariánské Lázně in the Czech Republic ('...Part of this town still don't quite seem of this world...', and possibility of taking up skiing again when retired ('... Another four years before I'll be set free'), 8vo, dated 15 October 1991-31 March 2000AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION COPIESNach der Natur [After Nature], inscribed 'For Peter and Dorothy with all best wishes Max, January 1989', Nordlingen, Franz Greno, 1989; Schwindel. Gefühle [Vertigo], inscribed 'For Peter & Dorothy - herzlich - Max', Frankfurt, Eichborn, 1990; Umheimliche Heimat. Essays zur österreichischen Literatur, Salzburg, Residenz, [1991]; Die Ausgewanderten [The Emigrants], inscribed 'For Peter with Gratitude, Max 17 IX 1992', Frankfurt, Eichborn, 1992; Die Ringe der Saturn [Rings of Saturn], inscribed 'For Peter with best wishes & gratefully always Max', Frankfurt, Eichborn, 1995; Logis in einem Landhaus, inscribed 'For Peter always Max', Munich, Carl Hanser, [1998], FIRST EDITIONS, publisher's cloth or boards, the first, third and sixth mentioned in dust-jacketsOTHER BOOKSDie Beschreibung des Unglücks: Zur österreichischen Literatur von Stifter bis Handke, FIRST EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S FIRST BOOK, Salzburg, Residenz, 1985; The Rings of Saturn, 1998; Austerlitz, 2001; After Nature, 2 copies, 2002; On the Natural History of Destruction, publisher's compliment slip loosely inserted
Y A REGENCY ROSEWOOD OCCASIONAL TABLECIRCA 1820The tilt top and triform parquetry strung73cm high, 61cm diameterCondition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: with a repaired split across the top and some dark stains; two later bearers under the table top; there are vacant holes around the underside edge of the top possibly suggesting a previous frieze or other section; some small repairs including replaced and small patch repairs; there is some evidence of worm; a paper printed label under the triform base 'F.P.V. 79'. later staining under the triform, the block feet to which the brass ball feet are attached possibly later; some scratching to the brass ball feet.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A REGENCY MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARDATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, CIRCA 181082cm high, 35cm wide, 30cm deepAND ANOTHER SIMILAR REGENCY MAHOGANY BEDSIDE CUPBOARD79cm high, 36.5cm wide, 32.5cm deep Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: the cupboard with oval inlay to the door - some cracks and shrinkage where top meets gallery to one side; some cracks to side and back. The other cupboard with some stains and marks to the top, a crack to one side; some filler to the back; a small patch to the door; lacking a section of moulding and with a long section of moulding detached.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE I WALNUT AND FEATHER-BANDED BOOKCASEOF SMALL PROPORTIONS, CIRCA 1720The doors opening to adjustable shelves211cm high, 110cm wide, 42cm deep A closely related bookcase was sold Christies London, 2nd Feb 2012, lot 205, £16,250.Condition Report: There are scratches, marks, knocks, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses, observations and restorations including: some cracks to the sides and cornice; the backboards with some openings and some tape; some veneer tears, repairs and replacments; an inserted fillet of wood to the left hand upper door to the side with the hinges; noticeable marks and knocks along the lower section of the upper right hand door; impressive medullary rays to the oak shelves; there is some evidence of worm; on side of each of the brass hinges has been cut shorter due to the depth of the door; fresh wood showing to a slot cut to hold the lock teeth to of the upper doors; there is one key that operates the locks; some small bow to the upper left door so that when locked in place the upper part of the door does not quite sit flush with the carcass; a patch and corresponding mark verso to the upper right door above the escutcheon.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LOUIS XVI PAINTED BEECH WOOD AND VELVET UPHOLSTERED CANAPELATE 18TH CENTURY88cm high, 128cm wide, 67cm deepCondition Report: Old marks, scratches and abrasions, old chips, cracks and and splits comensurate with age and use. Some losses, some old repairs.(see images) There is a noticeable fragment of loss to each front outer leg terminal (see images) The frame is generally of solid structure, some joints will require 'tightening' and some general restoration required for ongoing use. The screwed in blocks to the inner corners of the seat rail are later additions/ replacements to strengthen the frame. Some wear and staining to the velvet textile. Wear is particularly noticeable to areas of the piping of the cushions. This may add to the 'antique' charm of the piece dependant on appearance sought. Staining dirt may clean out largely but this cannot be guaranteed (see images)The painted surface appears to have age but is likely not original. There are are areas of wear, loss and scratching to it in areas throughout (see images) A small rectangular patch of the reverse of the frame has not been painted, nor the underside edge of the reverse of the frame (see images) Evidence of old worm and fragmentary loss as a result. The worm to the seat rails does not cause them to be immediately weak. The front legs have a clean crack through the upper terminal. The rear central leg has an old repaired break through the upper part of it. Some other old damages/ repairs may be disguised by paint. Please refer to the additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF AMBOYNA & MAHOGANY CONSOLE TABLESIN GEORGE IV STYLE, 20TH CENTURYEach marble top removing to a metal liner beneath to be used as a jardiniere or plantereach 83cm high, 56cm wide, 15.5cm deep Provenance:An Important Collection from a Cadogan Square HouseHawksmoor Antiques and Fine Art, acquired in April 1998Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.Some losses and restorations including the marble having cracks and veins with a patch section to one corner; with chips and some filler to some areas including some edges and the tips of some carving; some veneer tears corresponding to underlying sectional joins.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A late 18th century flat cut garnet and black dot quartz cross,suspended on an Edwardian fetter chain. The cross composed of a series of foil backed, flat cut garnets, all rub set in dome back collets, with an old Swiss cut black dot quartz at the quarter points, with sprays to the outer edges of the collets. An integral bale with a fetter link chain. Tested as approximately 15ct, chain as 9ct gold. Cross 51 x 35mm, 11.03gCondition ReportThe bale has a patch to build it up. Soft solder present.Gemstones bright and lively.Surface reaching inclusions to the garnets.Minor marks to the table or crown facet edges under 10x magnification.The collet to the centre garnet has been replaced. Slightly chunkier in gauge.Base metal clasp to the chain.Chain length 445mm.Cross 51x55mmChain 445mm long
WWII GERMAN WAFFEN SS CONCENTRATION CAMP FLOSSENBERG WEHRPASS, JOSEPH FEKETE, DOB 18/11/1922, born in Hungary, excellent photograph of SS young man wearing Totenkopf collar patch with light piped shoulder boards. (1) Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
ERWIN SCHARTZ, includes WW Unterfuhrer Ausweis Card for NCO to Erwin Schartz who was a member of the SS VT Signals Battalian, SS stamped to the reverse up to 1939 and photo on card of black SS uniform with Rauk patch and Runic patch. Card signed by the owner (1) Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request
GEORGE ENGLEHEART (BRITISH, 1750-1829)Portrait miniature of Edmund Smith in a pale mauve coaton ivory (ref. TLAHZRKJ)3.5cm highin a gilt metal bracelet clasp frame, engraved ‘Edmund Smith Born 15th Feby 1707/8 Died 20th May 1779' (to the reverse)ProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 28 July 1975, lot 82;Private collection, UKCondition reportA small very slightly darker patch to upper left edge.Otherwise appears generally good.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
WILLIAM CHRISTIAN SYMONS (BRITISH, 1845-1911)The Cattle Market, Battlesigned 'W.Xtn Symons' (lower right)watercolour24 x 26.5cmProvenanceProperty of the Artist;Thence by family descentExhibitedLondon, Goupil Gallery, 1912, no.93AHastings Museum and Art Gallery, 2nd July - 14th August 1994, no.56;Rye Art Gallery, 30th January 1999 - 28th March 1999, no.56The present work hasbeen requested for potential inclusion in a forthcoming exhibition; pleasecontact Bellmans painting department for further detailsCondition reportThe sheet is sound. Minor abrasion to thatched roof, upper left and some media spots in the sky with a patch of scuffing off the upper border. Strong original colour. Framed and under glass; unexamined out of frame.https://www.bellmans.co.uk/story/william-christian-symons-1845-1911
DANIEL SAINT (FRENCH, 1778-1847)Portrait miniature of a lady in a white dress and fur lined coaton ivory (ref. RL8T1RNQ)7cm highin a gilt metal frameProvenanceSotheby’s, London, 29 March 1976, lot 108;Private collection, UKCondition reportDark patch to her hair in photo is just a shadow, it is not on the work itself.There appears to be a small line above her hair to the right in the brown background, where the brown background appears slightly paler to the left and darker to the right of it.A line visible upper right background, another line centre right to background and the collar of her coat. A small dark mark in the same area.Dark paint to the left, along where her face and body meet the background, this might be original to the work however.Overall appearance is generally good.
ENGLISH SCHOOL, 19TH CENTURYPortrait miniature of a ladyon ivory (ref. TYUP9T48)5.6cm highin a gilt metal frameCondition reportSurface dirt.Small minor spots in places.Pale area to right of her head and a smaller patch above her head, difficult to tell what this is, it could be the ground showing through or it could be paint, also difficult to say if original or not.Under glass and not examined out of frame.
Quantity of Disney related collectables including large quantity of Upper Deck Entertainment Disney Treasures trading cards (including reel piece of history film cell cards, reel piece of history film/patch cards) within binder, large quantity of loose Disney Treasure cards, Disney treasures collectible cards mini-bobbers x 2, large quantity of Skybox Disney Collector cards, 2 x wrist watches and others, all generally Good to Excellent. (qty)
An early 19th century diamond and foiled topaz ring, the oval central topaz in old cut diamond surround, to openwork diamond-set foliate shoulders, ring size O, in case signed S.J. PhillipsProperty from the estate of the late David Cornwell, best-known as the author John Le CarréCondition Report: Gross weight approx. 3.8g.Fair condition commensurate with age. However, there is a green patch of staining visible to the foil beneath the table (visible with the unaided eye). There is a hole to the reverse of the mount (in the area of the green staining). Abrasion, scratching, chips and nicks noted to the topaz. Some chips to the diamonds and some fractures also noted. Tarnish to the mount. Some wear to the claws. General nicking and scratching to hoop, lower half a later replacement.
Two Kodak Retina 35mm Film Cameras, to include a Retina IB, body G, shutter working, with Retina-Xenar f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, some light haze present, together with a kodak Retina IIC, body G, shutter sticking on all speeds, rangefinder patch visible & moves correctly, with Retina-Xenon C f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, some haze present, with red & green lens filters,
Two Kodak Retina II 35mm Rangefinder Cameras, to include a Retina II, body G-VG, shutter working, RF patch bright & clear, with a Retina-Xenon f/2 50mm lens, optics G, some haze present, together with a Retina II, body G, shutter working but slow to release, RF patch poor, with a Kodak Ektar f/3.5 5cm lens, optics G, some haze present, (2)
A Selection of Folding Cameras, to include an Ensign 220 Autorange, body G, shutter working, rangefinder patch bright & clear, front standard fragile but working correctly, optics G, some haze & fungus present, also with a Franka Solida III, body G-VG, shutter working but speeds below 1/25 stick, with Schneider-Kreuznach Radionar f/2.9 80mm lens, optics F, some haze & fungus present, also with a Zeiss Ikon Ikonta 520, body G, shutter working but speeds below 1/25 stick, with Novar Anastigmat f/3.5 7cm lens, optics G, some light haze present, together with an Ensign No.7 Carbine, body G, shutter working but sticks on slower speeds, with Aldis Uno Anastigmat f/4.5 4" lens, optics G, some haze present,
A Selection of 35mm Film Cameras, to include a Topcon Unirex EE, body G, shutter working, with a UV Topcor f/2.8 50mm lens, optics P, some fungus & haze present, together with a Petri 7s, body G-VG, shutter working, rangefinder dim but visible, with a Petri C f/2.8 45mm lens, optics G, some haze present, also with a Ricoh 300S, body G-VG, shutter working, rangefinder patch bright & clear, also with a Toyoca 35-S, body G, shutter sticking, optics F, some haze present, also with a Petri FT, body G, shutter sporadic, with a Petri C.C Auto f/2 55mm lens, optics F, some internal haze present,
Two Kodak Retina IIc 35mm Rangefinder Cameras, chrome, serial no. 5 210 540, body G-VG, rangefinder patch clear & bright, shutter working, with Retina-Xenon C f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G-VG, together with another, chrome, serial no. 3876615, body G, rangefinder patch bright & clear, shutter working, with Retina-Heligon C f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G-VG, some light haze present,
A Zorki C 35mm Rangefinder Camera, chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, rangefinder patch clear & bright, together with an Industar-22 f/3.5 50mm lens, optics G-VG, some light cleaning marks to front element, together with a Contax 139 Quartz, untested, & a Yashica AIII 8mm camera, motor winds & runs well, optics F, some haze present,
A Selection of Yashica 35mm Film Cameras & Lenses, to include a Yashica Lynx 5000, body G, some play to lens assembly, shutter working but slow speeds too slow, RF patch dim, optics F-G, some haze & fungus present, also with a Yashica FX-3, shutter not working, with a DSB f/1.8 50mm lens, optics P, some haze & fungus present, also with a battery grip, together with a Yashica J, body G, shutter working, RF patch visible but dim, optics P, some fungus & haze present, also with a Yashica Minister III, body G, shutter working, RF patch visible but dim, optics G, some dust & light haze present, also with a Yashica DSB f/2.8 28mm lens, optics F-G, some light haze present, also with a Yashica ML f/2.8 135mm lens, optics F, some fungus present, also with a Promura C.P. Hi-Lux MC 28-200mm lens, optics F, some haze present, damage to aperture coupling lever inside lens, interferes with zoom function,
An oak tripod table,19th century, with a snap top,54.5cm diameter69.5cm high anda George III style mahogany tripod table,with a dished single piece snap top on a knopped column and paw feet,47.5cm diameter66cm highProvenance: The Estate of Mrs Althea LloydCondition ReportOak: faded top with a small patch 2 feet with old repairs.Mahogany: old repair to top. Water stain.
A CAPODIMONTE PORCELAIN TABLEAU 'THE CLOCK MAKER', sculpted by Mario Angela, modelled as a gentleman seated at his desk fixing pocket watches, the bureau bookcase fitted with a quartz movement clock, mounted on a shaped rectangular walnut base, height 40cm x width 45cm x depth 35cm, comes with certificate of authenticity dated 1978 (1 + certificate and bag of loose parts) (Condition report: three of the finials from the top of the bookcase are detached, a pocket watch from the floor is also loose, all four pieces are loose in a bag, there are two other marks on the floor and a crack which runs under the bureau, there is another patch of glaze loss by a desk leg, the pliers in the man's hand have a tip missing and the lantern may have been glued back into position, a mantel clock and newspaper have become detached from the floor, the quartz movement has not been tested)
John Emms (1844 - 1912) "Isriel" study of a Horse, oil painting on canvas, 41cm x 31cm, signed and dated 1876. Condition: Canvas is a little loose on the stretcher, so it bulges slightly in places, bit of a "stretcher" line visible, well painted, on the back it looks like a patch but it is label bearing the name of the horse, frame damaged top left.
† Attributed to BERNARD LEACH (1887-1979) for Leach Pottery; a stoneware tile depicting a tree, impressed pottery marks to rear, 10 x 10cm.Provenance: Diana Lloyd family collection. Lloyd helped set up a Bernard Leach exhibition in Japan while her father was British Ambassador to Japan (1975-80).Condition Report: A small patch of grout adhering to one edge and nibbles around it, otherwise appears good with no further signs of faults, damage or restorations.

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